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The Hair Salon Industry in Kinn: Companies, Statistics, and Outlook
An analytical overview of the hair salon industry in Kinn municipality based on market data and company information from 2026 and previous years. This document is prepared for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers who wish to understand the industry's structure and development
Executive Summary
Overview of the Hair Salon Industry in Kinn
Kinn has an active hair salon industry with 16 registered companies in 2026, distributed across four central locations: Florø, Eikefjord, Deknepollen, and Måløy. The industry has shown variations in sales development and number of employees over time, with stabilization after 2023. The broader hair and beauty salon category (which includes hair salons and beauty salons) has 48 companies in the municipality, showing that the hair salon industry is part of a larger market.
Key Figures in 2025:
- Sales: NOK 17.6 million
- Number of employees: 25
- Annual sales growth: +4.8% from 2024
- Number of companies: 16 (of a total of 31 in the hair and beauty salon category)
Economic Overview
Sales Development (2016–2025):
- Sales increased by 12.4% from 2016 to 2017, but had a decline of 19.0% in 2020 due to the pandemic.
- In 2025, the industry achieved a sales growth of +4.8% compared to 2024, showing a gradual recovery.
Employee Development (2016–2026):
- The number of employees decreased by 30.3% from 2020 to 2021, but stabilized at 25 employees in 2026.
- Annual growth in the number of employees has been uneven, with an increase of +13.0% from 2022 to 2023.
Average income per employee:
- In 2025, the average was NOK 690,000 per employee, which is higher than the average in the hair and beauty salon category (NOK 680,000 per employee in 2025).
Companies in the Industry
In Kinn, 16 hair salon businesses are registered in 2026, distributed across the following organizational forms:
| Organizational Form | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS | 8 | 20 | 17.6M | 1.2M |
| ENK | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Key companies in the industry:
- Hair E Vi As (Florø): 5 employees, sales of NOK 7.7M in 2025
- Toppen Frisør As (Florø): 4 employees, sales of NOK 3.8M in 2025
- Frisøren Bente Wik As (Måløy): 1 employee, sales of NOK 1.5M in 2025
Note: 10 of the 16 companies have 0 employees or 0 sales, which may indicate registration of new companies or inactivity.
Business Geography
The hair salon industry in Kinn is most concentrated in Florø, which has 7 companies and 19 employees. Other central locations with activity are:
| Location | Number of Companies | Number of Employees | Sales (NOK) | EBITDA (NOK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florø | 7 | 19 | 16.1M | 1.0M |
| Eikefjord | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Deknepollen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Måløy | 1 | 1 | 1.5M | 127,000 |
Florø is therefore the most central area for the hair salon industry in the municipality, with both the highest number of companies and employees.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcies and Decline Trends:
- There are no registered bankruptcies in the hair salon industry in Kinn in 2026, showing a relative stabilization after the pandemic.
- However, 10 of the 16 companies in the industry reported 0 sales or 0 employees in 2025, which may indicate inactivity or new registrations.
Establishment Potential:
- Companies with the highest EBITDA margin (7–13%) are in Florø, showing that there are successful businesses in the area.
- Companies with negative EBITDA (such as Studio Hår As) are still operating, which may indicate a degree of stability in the market.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
Growth Potential:
- Sales in the hair salon industry have increased by +4.8% from 2024 to 2025, showing a gradual recovery after the pandemic.
- With 25 employees in 2026 and stabilization in the number of companies (16), it may be possible to establish oneself in a competitive market.
External Factors:
- Kinn has good infrastructure in Florø, which is the most central area for the industry.
- Increased focus on beauty and wellness can provide additional growth opportunities, especially in combination with the hair and beauty salon category.
Recommendation:
- Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Florø, where there is the most activity, and focus on differentiation to compete with existing companies.
Outlook for the Hair and Beauty Salon Category
Comparison with the Hair and Beauty Salon Category:
- The hair and beauty salon category has 48 companies in Kinn, compared to 16 in the hair salon industry, and shows a weaker decline in the number of employees (from 38 to 28 in 2026).
- Sales in the hair and beauty salon category have increased by +3.1% from 2024 to 2025, which is slightly higher than the hair salon industry (4.8% growth).
Peer companies in the hair and beauty salon category:
- Trudes Hudpleie As (Florø): Sales of NOK 4.8M, EBITDA of NOK 375,000
- Fridas Negler As (Måløy): Sales of NOK 144,000, EBITDA of NOK -54,000
- Many companies in the hair and beauty salon category have 0 sales or EBITDA, showing a high degree of inactivity.
Conclusion:
- The hair and beauty salon category has a larger volume, but the hair salon industry has better EBITDA margins in the most active companies. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in the hair salon industry to avoid competition in the hair and beauty salon category.
Other companies in frisørsalong (not in hair salon)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trudes Hudpleie As | beauty salon | Strandgata 39, 6905 Florø | NOK 4.8M | 4 | NOK 375.0K |
| Aarseth Bonita Studio Marisa Barbosa Aarseth | beauty salon | Lykkjebøvegen 180, 6940 Eikefjord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Annas Nails Anna Ordak Mohamed | beauty salon | Ytre Kulen 66, 6718 Deknepollen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Auroranegl Beata Kapusta | beauty salon | Nedrevegen 33, 6710 Raudeberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Beauty By Ava C Udberg Helle | beauty salon | Kinnvegen 12, 6906 Florø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Beautybyangelina Tuftedal | beauty salon | Skipardalen 7, 6908 Florø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Go'fot Salong Pailin Khamhan | beauty salon | Strandgata 35, 6905 Florø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hannah Grotle | beauty salon | Nonskarvegen 13, 6906 Florø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hauge Lakk & Lekker | beauty salon | Tungalda 13, 6710 Raudeberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lavida Skjønnhetssalong Engebø | beauty salon | Strandgata 38, 6905 Florø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lene Gangeskar | beauty salon | Blålidvegen 9, 6718 Deknepollen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Manilove Studio Kasia Wydrzynska | beauty salon | Gate 1 58, 6700 Måløy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Rodionova Nails | beauty salon | Botnavegen 8E, 6907 Florø | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Styling By Christiane Santiago | beauty salon | Gate 4 118, 6700 Måløy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Styling By Christiane Santiago Stønjum | beauty salon | Gate 4 118, 6700 Måløy | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tove Lise Mo Velværeservice | skin care salon | Høyvikvegen 8, 6940 Eikefjord | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fridas Negler As | beauty salon | Oppedalsvegen 66, 6700 Måløy | NOK 144.0K | 0 | NOK -54.0K |
Conclusion
The hair salon industry in Kinn has shown a gradual recovery after the pandemic, with increased sales and stabilization in the number of employees. Florø is the most central area for the industry, and it is possible to establish oneself in a competitive market. The hair and beauty salon category has a larger volume, but the hair salon industry has better EBITDA margins in the most active companies. Entrepreneurs should consider establishing themselves in Florø and focus on differentiation to compete with existing companies. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses in Kinn for the hair salon industry.